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How Do Pheromones Work?

How Do Pheromones Work?

Season 2 Episode 6
2:59
Why Do Roses Smell So Sweet?

Why Do Roses Smell So Sweet?

Season 2 Episode 7
3:06
How Do Jeans Get Blue?

How Do Jeans Get Blue?

Season 2 Episode 9
3:06
Why is Carbon Monoxide So Deadly?

Why is Carbon Monoxide So Deadly?

Season 2 Episode 10
3:13
Is Vaping Safer Than Cigarettes?

Is Vaping Safer Than Cigarettes?

Season 2 Episode 11
3:08
The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

Season 2 Episode 12
3:23
Craft Beer Chemistry

Craft Beer Chemistry

Season 2 Episode 13
3:06
Chemistry Jokes! (Round 2)

Chemistry Jokes! (Round 2)

Season 2 Episode 15
1:55
Why Too Much Stress Is Bad For You

Why Too Much Stress Is Bad For You

Season 2 Episode 16
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How Does Moisturizer Work?

Season 2 Episode 4

The cold weather of winter can also mean dry, cracked skin. Many reach for the moisturizer to keep their skin soft, but how do these products actually work? Before you head to the beauty aisle, Reactions has the answers in this week’s episode.

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The Science of Distance Running
4:23
We run through the science of muscles burn, how sweat cools the body and runner's high.
How Much Candy Would Kill You?
3:32
We are looking at the chemistry of Halloween candy, and how much of it can kill you.
Have We Found All The Elements?
5:19
We take a look at how science and chemistry is helping to create man-made elements.
How Does Anesthesia Work?
3:23
We look at scientists' current understanding of what happens when you go under.
What Causes PMS?
3:30
Let's look at how hormones estrogen and progesterone interact which leads to PMS.
How To Bring Stale Chips And Bread Back From The Dead
3:39
Learn chemistry/science pro-tips on how to put the crunch back to stale chips and bread.
Accidental Discoveries That Go Boom
5:40
Sometimes accidents in chemistry can be a good thing.
How Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Work?
3:46
We explain the chemistry of lithium-ion batteries, why they occasionally explode.
Genetically Modified Humans? CRISPR/Cas 9 Explained
3:56
Check out this episode to get an inside look at how CRISPR works.
What If Humans Could Photosynthesize?
4:04
We give a quick crash course on the chemistry of photosynthesis.
Is It OK To Pee In The Pool?
3:00
Let's explore poolchem to answer that age old question.
How To Make Fish Less Fishy (Chemistry Life Hacks)
3:12
Learn about the amino acids that give fresh fish its sweet and savory flavor.
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